According to the National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA), from June 1 to July 23, inspectors inspected approximately 3,500 commercial and private livestock farms, animal collection and export centers, and slaughterhouses. The inspections revealed numerous violations of animal identification and traceability requirements; more than 40 reports of violations were filed, and 903 animals were placed under official movement restrictions pending confirmation of their origin. In addition, 158 unidentified and unregistered animals sent for slaughter were placed under quarantine and subsequently subjected to compulsory slaughter. The resulting carcasses were classified as byproducts unfit for human consumption and were therefore destroyed. Furthermore, ANSA inspectors seized approximately 8 metric tons of sheep and goat meat whose origin was not verified by the required documentation. The agency emphasizes that the identification and registration of animals for private subsistence farms is free of charge and is a mandatory requirement for the legal sale of animals and products, as well as for receiving government compensation in the event of disease outbreaks or natural disasters. The agency plans to continue intensified inspections throughout the country and has warned market participants that animals without identification and documentation will no longer be allowed into the food chain. The “No Documents, No Access” campaign, initiated by ANSA, is being carried out to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF), combat illegal slaughter of animals, and prevent products of unknown origin from entering the market. // 24.07.2026 – InfoMarket.